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Latest Updates to our siteen-gbSun, 07 Jun 2020 05:14:23 +0000Sun, 07 Jun 2020 05:14:23 +0000Young Leaders Schemehttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/young-leaders-scheme.php
Information for Young People and Churches about the Young Leaders Scheme:
We are delighted to share with you that the Young Leaders Scheme is running in the Northampton Methodist District. As a District, we believe that it is really important to provide opportunities for young people and young adults to grow in confidence, develop their leadership skills, and deepen in faith. This also provides the opportunity to serve the needs of Churches and Communities.
The Young Leaders Scheme enables young people and young adults to be employed for 3 hours a week for one year (negotiable) by their Methodist Church or Circuit. We are currently arranging placements to begin in September 2020 and finish in August 2021. If you are uncertain about these time frames, please be assured that...Fri, 29 May 2020 12:28:39 GMTEventshttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/news-and-events-4211.php
Coming Events: VISIT TO THE HOLY LAND - FEBRUARY 2021
Please see the attached for more information
Click here for the programme
Click here for the brochure
JOURNEY OF THE MAGI - SPRINGS DANCE COMPANY
Journey of the Magi &ndash; a festive, light-hearted, joyful event with a moving and profound message.
Following a sell-out year in 2019, Journey of the Magi is back, for churches to host for Advent 2020. With sparkle and songs to keep the children engrossed and bags of good humour for the grown-ups,â€¯Journey of the Magi delights audiences of all ages and offers a chance to reflect, refocus and bring strength to the community.
Click for more details here
Click for poster here
...Thu, 28 May 2020 10:47:02 GMTYouth Zoom Networkhttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/youth-zoom-network.php
Details of the District Youth Zoom Network: We are really thrilled to share an exciting opportunity with you!
We understand that life can be challenging at the moment. We also recognise the need to share life with others. We have set up this virtual space to bring people together!
If you are a young person or young adult aged between 16 and 23 in the Northampton District and are looking for something to do during these times... then the Youth Zoom Network might be exactly what you are looking for!
We currently meet weekly on Zoom every Wednesday at 4pm for about an hour.
Engage in Conversations
Share Laughter
Play Games
Enjoy Quizzes
Hold Discussions and Debates
& Much More!
If you are interested in coming and seeing what it is all about then I&r...Tue, 26 May 2020 20:45:07 GMTYoung Peoplehttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/young-people.php
Information for young people across the district: Young Leaders Scheme
Youth Zoom Network
Tue, 26 May 2020 20:05:55 GMTEast Central Learning Networkhttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/discipleship-ministries-learning-network-region-meet-the-staff.php
The staff of the DMLN East Central Region: East Central Learning Network
Welcome to the Northampton District page for the East Central Learning Network. We work across three districts to enable learning and development in districts, circuits and churches.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bible Month Online - please see here for details https://methodist-news.org.uk/t/BVI-6VOYX-E6BDZIJ44/cr.aspx
More information is available on the Connexional website
You can also keep up-to-date via our facebook page, and twitter.
MEET THE TEAM and get in touch
Jane Bingham | Learning and Development
Email: binghamj@methodistchurch.org.uk Mobile: 07799 900487
Michael Wadsworth | Learning & Development Offic...Tue, 26 May 2020 13:18:07 GMTJob Opportunitieshttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/jobopportunities2962.php
Job vacancies around the District: There are currently no job vacancies
Wed, 13 May 2020 18:21:05 GMTResourceshttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/resources-4741.php
Books and Websites on Prayer and Spirituality: During this time, as our Church buildings are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all learning to adapt and adjust so that we can function as a society and as a Church.
We are Church even when we can not attend Church, and a way of being Church is to communicate, share and worship in different and perhaps new forms.
The Northampton District Circuits are providing a wealth of prayer and reflection as well as family activities. Lots of Circuits now have their own you tube channels and facebook pages.
23/1 Oxford - Streamed Services are available at https://oxfordmethodistsworship.wordpress.com/blog-2/
You Tube Channel from the Farmington Institute - One of the many things that the Farm...Sun, 03 May 2020 20:43:13 GMT Churches and Circuitshttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/contacts-7464.php
Churches and Circuits: 23/1 Oxford circuit
Church
Town/Village
Postcode
Blackbird Leys LEP
Blackbird Leys, Oxford
OX4 6JH
Bladon MC
Bladon, Oxon
OX20 1RW
Cowley Road MC
Oxford
OX4 1BN
Great Milton MC
Great Milton
OX44 7NF
Kennington MC
Kennington, Oxon
OX1 5LR
Kidlington MC
Kidlington, Oxon
OX5 2BP
Lime Walk MC
Headington, Oxford
OX3 7AB
Rose Hill MC
Oxford
OX4 4JP
Tackley MC
Kidlington, Oxon
OX5 3BE
Watlington MC
Watlington
OX49 5BT
Wesley Memorial MC
Oxford
OX1 2DH
Woodstock MC
Woodstock, Oxon
OX20 1TT
23/2 ...Fri, 01 May 2020 08:20:30 GMTStationing http://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/stationing.php
Stationing process for the 2020-21 Connexional year: The Invitation and Stationing Process for appointments commencing in September 2021 begins in May with the Stationing Briefing meeting.
Please note that the Stationing Briefing Meeting on Saturday 16th May 2020 at St Andrews Methodist Church, Harlestone Rd, Northampton NN5 6AB has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. This will now take a different format with individual video conference meetings - please see the below Stationing Letter.
The Code of Practice, Summary of the Invitation and Stationing process, and various forms and applications for 2021 are available using the following links:
Stationing Letter
Code of Practice
Code of Practice Changes
Summary of the Invitation &am...Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:08:38 GMTMission - Churches seeking permission to cease to meet http://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/mission-2099.php
Guidance for churches seeking permission to cease to meet: Churches seeking permission to cease to meet
This is provided to help you make a &lsquo;summary&rsquo; of the information that the District Executive would need to know if a church felt that the time had come to &lsquo;cease to meet&rsquo;.
Please click here
Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:19:00 GMTPropertyhttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/property.php
Guidance for churches seeking permission to cease to meet: Guidance for churches seeking permission to cease to meet
This is provided for you to help you make a &lsquo;summary&rsquo; of the information that the District Executive would need to know if a church felt that the time had come to &lsquo;cease to meet&rsquo;.
Please click here
Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:16:18 GMTRandom website linkshttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/random-website-links.php
From the District Advocate for Carbon Reduction: From the District Advocate for Carbon Reduction -
19 April 2020
Thanks to Clay for this guide to various measures that can improve the energy efficiency of properties
(note that Section 6 on the Green Deal is out of date; the scheme closed in 2015)
8 March 2020
Thanks to Garette for this in-depth resource on the positive environmental impact of sustainable weddings
2 December 2017
A Triodos article on Doughnut Economics, complete with explanatory diagram of a ring doughnut; this was presented by the book's author to a meeting of LCON (Low Carbon Oxford North) back in the Summer
25 November 2017, pm
From a recent Ethical C...Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:35:24 GMTSafeguardinghttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/safeguarding.php
Northampton District Safeguarding information: Referring a Safeguarding issue to the District Safeguarding Team
If you have an enquiry or need to seek advice from the District Safeguarding Team (DST) in relation to a generic and non-urgent safeguarding issue, or wish to enquire about safeguarding training or a policy issue please complete the Safeguarding Generic Enquiry Form
If you need to consult or advise the DST about an allegation or safeguarding incident relating to a child or adult in your church/circuit, concerns in respect of a specific situation or individual, or are contacted by another agency regarding someone who might pose a risk then you should use the Safeguarding Notification and Referral Form. The form is designed to be...Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:39:56 GMTContactshttp://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/contacts.php
Who we are: The District has a large team of people as well as 23 Circuits and over 200 churches.
The staff in the District Office are Susie Palmer & Jenny Phillips.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the office at Bouverie Court is closed. Both Susie and Jenny are currently home working for the foreseeable future.
Please note that this means the District Office phone number will remain unanswered and voice email left there rarely checked. Susie and Jenny can be contacted on the following numbers in office hours only.
Susie Palmer: 07310 007712
Jenny Phillips: 07864 156529
Please do not ring these numbers before 9:30 a.m. or after 3.30 p.m. or at the weekends. If you need to speak to the District Chair urgently at any time, then please contact your Sup...Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:15:02 GMTSynod http://northamptonmethodistdistrict.org.uk/september2015synod.php
Synod and related documents : Representative Spring Synod - Cancelled 25th April, 2020
Please see the letter below from Rev'd Helen Cameron
Click here
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Synod Directory
The Synod Directory has now been updated with infomation to 16th August 2019.
It is available in 2 separate sections.
1. Welcome, District and Circuit Information
2. Alphabetical directory of Synod members and other officials
Or as a complete Directory:
3. Complete Directory
Click the links below for other documents.
District Safeguarding Policy
District Records Retention Policy
Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:17:34 GMT